PediNeuroLogic Exam: Newborn: Normal: Tone - Leg Recoil To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on the abdomen for a few seconds, then the legs are quickly extended and released. The legs should spring back to the flexed position. Legs that remain extended could be due to either hypotonia or abnormal extensor tone. A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those aspects of the pediatric neurological examination that are unique to the child's nervous system, with an emphasis on important neurodevelopmental milestones.Author(s): No creator set

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Gait Exam: Abnormal Examples: Neuropathic Gait This girl has weakness of the distal right lower extremity so she can't dorsiflex her foot. In order to walk she has to lift her right leg higher then the left to clear the foot and avoid dragging her toes on the ground. The first principle of neurologic diagnosis is regional or anatomical localization. In order to become skillful the student must understand how structure relates to function of the nervous system. The neurologic examination permits "dissection" of the nervous system and localizeAuthor(s): No creator set

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Fibromyalgia (Spanish) This patient education program discusses fibromyalgia including the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also reviews information about the musculoskeletal system, healthy living strategies for managing fibromyalgia, and complementary therapies. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.Author(s): No creator set

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Heart Attack This patient education program discusses heart attacks including their symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention. It also reviews the anatomy of the heart, the difference between a heart attack and angina, emergency planning, and the need for CPR if cardiac arrest occurs. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.Author(s): No creator set

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Lupus (Spanish) This patient education program explains the different types of lupus including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and management of the disease. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.Author(s): No creator set

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What Killed the Dinosaurs? Definitive answers to some of life's most enduring questions are often difficult or impossible to come by. However, scientific processes piece together the information that is available as a way of providing alternative explanations for a wide variety of phenomena. This interactive activity from the Evolution Web site outlines the evidence gathered to explain what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. It proposes four possible hypotheses and invites you to consider the eviAuthor(s): No creator set

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Steam Machine Explore NOVA Online's interactive steam engine and discover how this machine can convert heat to mechanical energy.Author(s): No creator set

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Build an Island This interactive resource from NOVA Online shows how an atoll is formed from a volcanic island and describes the role coral reefs play in this process.Author(s): No creator set

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Voting Rights A news camera captured this video excerpt of a 1965 voting rights demonstration, from People's Century: "Skin Deep".Author(s): No creator set

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When Did the First Americans Arrive? In this video segment adapted from NOVA, recent archaeological evidence leads scientists to revise existing theories about human migrations into the Americas around the time of the last ice age.Author(s): No creator set

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African American Daily Life These photos depict typical daily activities of African Americans before the Civil Rights era.Author(s): No creator set

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Hyde County School Boycott This slide show tells the story of a yearlong boycott to protest the closing of historically black schools in Hyde County, North Carolina.Author(s): No creator set

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Movement Music Medley This collection of songs and images highlights the role of music in the Civil Rights movement.Author(s): No creator set

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Segregated Schooling in Alabama This scrapbook documents conditions in Birmingham's segregated schools in 1963, as well as white resistance to integration.Author(s): No creator set

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Bus to the Burbs This video excerpt from La Plaza: "Bus to the Burbs" looks at METCO, a voluntary busing program in Boston.Author(s): No creator set

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The Power of Self-Portraits Exploration of the topic of self-portraiture. Offers ideas on experimenting and developing ideas, culminating in a set number of finished pieces of work.Author(s): No creator set

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What do Plants Require to Grow? Project requiring children to observe plants in different environments and deduce what elements are required for plant growth.Author(s): No creator set

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Athletics 07 - Pair Relay This lesson contains a warm-up and cool-down, throwing activities and running activities (sprinting and pair relay). It requires co-operation between children in practicing the relay and in a warm-up game.Author(s): No creator set

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Glaciation Worksheet Worksheet for students requiring them to define specific glaciation terms. Good revision tool for this topic.Author(s): No creator set